Medical Assistant I Atrium Health Pineville Sanger Heart Vascular FT- Vascular

Department

• 02413
• GCMG
• SHVI:
• Pineville -
• Surgery:
• Vascular
• Status:
• Full time
• Benefits
• Eligible:
• Yes
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Schedule
• Details/Additional
• Information: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80 Primary Purpose Responsible for assisting the physician and/or Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) with patient care, patient intake at office visit, documentation, vaccine and medication administration, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Assists with appointment scheduling and maintaining medical record. Major Responsibilities Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric population of patients, as pertinent to the scope of the specialty of the office setting. Pre-visit planning with provider and care team. Follows the patient intake/rooming work in place at the practice. May include medication administration, including injections. Check vital signs, height, and weight. May assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list. May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order or provider order. Utilizes standard precautions, complies with CHS Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice. Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.· Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed. Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider. Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable. Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up. Responsible for monitoring inventory and stock medications, narcotics, and emergency medications/equipment specific to the practice setting. Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results. Minimum Job Requirements Education High school graduate or equivalent required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required. Must maintain current certification.